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March-April 2018
35 Years a Priest By Fr. Rick Bolte Though it is hard to remember when I I was ordained June 4, 1983 and my first wasn’t a priest, it is also hard to realize I have assignment was part me at St. Cecilia’s in been ordained this long. Being a priest is the Independence and part- me teaching at greatest blessing of my life. This being a year Holy Cross. I remember being surprised that of prayer for priestly voca ons, I thought it people actually listened to my homilies (I would be good to share a bit of my story and hadn’t been such a good listener myself.) I to say why being a priest is such a blessing. was also a bit offended when people did The Companion Hopefully this may encourage someone things for me that I could easily do myself. Is the newsletter of considering a voca on. It took me a while to realize they weren’t St. Timothy Parish I grew up in a family where prac cing our holding the door for me as much as for what P.O. Box 120 faith was a given, I don’t recall that I or any a priest meant to them. Union, KY 41091-0120 of my siblings ever dared to ask, “Do I have I taught at Holy Cross for ten years grad- (859) 384-1100 to go to church?” We did before and a er ually taking over the religion and Guidance Contributions are welcome. meal prayers and night prayers that some- and Counseling departments. I enjoyed Contact Lynn Profitt mes included the rosary. These prac ces teaching especially as I got be er at it and lprofitt@saint-timothy.org were done at my parents’ insistence and I even more the special me I could be with can’t say I was always a happy par cipant the students as counselor. I worked closely Publisher though I kept that to myself. I first thought with the principal even going on vaca ons Fr. Rick Bolte, Pastor about being a priest in grade school, mostly with him and his family. I got to experience [email protected] inspired by a priest I liked in the parish and a good bit of administra on with its Editor my family’s great respect for the priests. challenges, blessings, and hardships. Lynn Profitt When I shared my thoughts of possibly I lived five years at St. Cecilia, three at [email protected] being a priest with my family and friends, Mother of God, and two at the Cathedral Contributors they were generally suppor ve. I even at before I le Holy Cross and was a full me Fr. Rick Bolte mes played “Mass” with some of my friends associate at St. Paul Parish. I missed teach- Fr. Ross Kelsch Deacon Dave Profitt in the neighborhood. However, I was never ing but came to enjoy working more with Bill Anderson quite the type people o en expect of pro- adults and visi ng the children in the grade Gina Brown spec ve priests. I wasn’t the quiet, studious school. I was with Fr. George Schneider who Jennifer Casson Kara de Nijs kid who spent all my free me in church. I was a very pastoral pastor and a big influ- Rick Hayden enjoyed traveling, partying, and my share of ence on the kind of priest I try to be. Leah Hext risk taking. I went to Covington La n School Two years later I was name pastor of Carol S. Lense Katy Sullivan from the sixth grade and I did well in every- Corpus Chris in Newport. I think I have Deb Thomas thing except languages. At La n School we always had a special place in my heart for had La n, Greek and German – I barely the poor. We did a lot of work there our- passed. selves because there was no money; includ- I was six years in the seminary, through ing pain ng the window frames in the my second year of graduate school, when I rectory to try to keep the glass from falling felt I wasn’t ready to go on. I hadn’t done out. We served the poor through our thri much da ng and I hadn’t had to make a living shop and outreach ministry. The parish was on my own. I was out of the seminary three racking up debt trying to support her years before I returned. ConƟnued on next page ConƟnued from Page 1 community. our being able to open a school and children in the combined Holy The Newport parishes adopted the minister to children many of whom Spirit School. Talking with the other name that had been chosen for the otherwise would have go en a more three pastors in Newport, it was school, Holy Spirit. However, it was limited Catholic educa on. obvious that all the parishes were shortly therea er that we merged the I feel so blessed to be a priest. I struggling and in no posi on to school with the schools in Bellevue wonder some mes where I would be take on the financial responsibili- and Dayton and the new name was if I hadn’t become a priest; I wasn’t es of Corpus Chris should it Holy Trinity. We managed to upgrade really all that religious once I was out close; the only solu on was a the facili es in Newport and Bellevue of my parent’s house. My me as a merger. The process of merging the and even added a gym/mul purpose priest has been a journey of growing four Newport parishes into one center. closer to God bit by bit. There was very hard. Everyone felt a In September 2005, Bishop Foys certainly have been ups and downs strong sense of loss. People were asked me to come to St. Timothy. I (as there are for all people) and I angry, hurt, crying, and even some- was very sad to leave the people of certainly have my imperfec ons. But mes despairing as they realized Newport but was glad to be coming I do believe I have grown more loving there was no other op on but to to St. Timothy where there was such and forgiving in my ministry as I have let go of the places of so many a spirit of outreach and concern for experienced God’s presence in pray- special memories and start a new the less fortunate. I feel blessed by er and in the people I seek to serve.
The St. Timothy Military Wall of Honor completion has been delayed due to weather conditions. The tiles are ready to place on the wall and we have some empty spots available. If interested in purchasing a tile for a loved one contact Lynn Profitt in the Parish Office (859) 384-1100 ext. 1112. Our Parish Family
New Families Bap sms Bap sms Sachio & Dil Kumari Bishwakarma Benjamin Buchwald Eloise Marie Sheldon Rosemary Brauch Emily Louise Buchwald Henry Ryder Thole Gloria Browning AnnaBeth Paisley Carter Lauren Kate Vaught Stephen & Amanda Buchwald Reagan Fitzgerald Carter Rachel Wilson Angela Buckley James Wesley Collins Cindy Wolsing Hollis & Shannon Chadwell Nikolas Michael Coutso ides Duke William Wright Mike & Gail Creekmore Mike Creekmore Raymond Deja Aubrey Reese Crowell Gary & Mary Ann Hedrick Avery Reid Crowell Weddings Carol Holt Greg Gillum, Jr. Richard & Niki Lainhart Elizabeth Suzanne Jansen Kelly Kleier and Kevin Hoeben John Lubrecht Elizabeth Ann Kahmann Sarah and Greg Gillum Michael & Casey Mar n Corbin Michael Kahmann Kevin & Heather Montgomery Emily Kasselmann Mark & Angela Oliverio Michael Oliver Mar n Deceased Sawyer Max Mar n Phillip & Corinne Petro Alyssa LaRosa Elizabeth June Ashworth Dan & Adrienne Reed Kelli & Aiden Kramer Luke Brian Ruberg-Pfenninger John & Erin Seiter Daniel Nikolaus Dilger Eric & Amanda Volpenhein Charles Price Leo Wathen Emily Wesselman Charles & Nicole Wimsa , II Be A Disciple By Deacon Dave Profi
In the 28th chapter of the Gospel of RCIA when it starts again in September. Ma hew, Jesus tells his disciples “Go It may be someone who has fallen away therefore and make disciples of all from the Church and could use a refresh- na ons, bap zing them in the name of er in the faith. It could be someone who the Father, and of the Son, and of the maybe hasn’t completed all their Sacra- Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all ments like Confirma on. It could be that I have commanded you. And be- someone who has no rela onship with hold, I am with you always even un l God or no religious experience whatso- the end of the age”. ever and is seeking. It may even be you, The Great Commissioning as that is wan ng to get more involved in your referred to, is not just for the disciples faith in a meaningful way. We are open of that me but for all of us to observe. to anyone who is trying to find God in At the heart of our purpose in life, is this their life and needs a way to do that in a call to proclaim the Good News of Jesus safe and enjoyable environment. Stewardship of Christ in the world in which we move. It Anyone who a ended the Easter Vigil can seem like a daun ng task yet there this year knows how beau ful that Treasure he says at the end of that passage, that evening can be. Seeing 13 people he will be with us always. We must not bap zed and 28 people overall coming FEBRUARY 2018 think of this mission as an individual into full communion with the Catholic ac on. It is part of the greater mission of faith is a moving experience. That COLLECTIONS: $ 75,472.25 the Church which is the salva on of experience is made all the more special 4% TITHE: $3,018.89 souls. by the great work that our Arts and City Heights $500.00 St. Vincent de Paul $500.00 One of the beau ful ways the Church Environment and Worship commi ees Grant Recipient: (Max $3,000) gives us in our mission is RCIA, the Rite put into the decora ng of the Church. Emerg. Shelter NKY $2,018.89 of Chris an Ini a on of Adults. This is The music, the servers and everyone $$ to 1% Tithe $0 the process by which people can explore involved make it such a special night in 1% TITHE $754.72 what it means to be Catholic in the the life of the parish. Wouldn’t it be $$ from 4% Tithe $0 world today. We should think of RCIA as even more special if someone you cared Total to STYM/Outreach: a discernment process, a period in about was a part of the people coming $754.72 which someone can discover or discern into or back to the Church. STYM $415.10 if the Catholic faith is something they Make it a point this year, between Outreach $339.63 can embrace. We don’t convert people now and September, to extend an invita- in RCIA. Instead, the Holy Spirit moves on to someone to come to RCIA. Then people to open their hearts and minds tell them, you’ll make that walk with MARCH 2018 to where God is leading them. If they them. I’ve yet to have a sponsor of COLLECTIONS: $81,430.19 decide to enter in full communion with someone in RCIA who didn’t take a great 5% TITHE: $4,071.51 the Church, that’s wonderful But, if they deal away from going deeper into their City Heights $500.00 decide this is not for them, then discern- knowledge of the faith. I encourage you St. Vincent de Paul $500.00 ment worked on that side as well. We to contact me with any ques ons or if Diocesan Collec on ‐ encourage people to open themselves you would like to refer someone to me, Interna onal Needs $3,071.51 up to the possibility that Catholicism can please do so. I can be reached via email help them in their journey to find God in at dprofi @saint- mothy.org or by cell their lives. phone at 859-991-9448. Let’s fill the It may seem odd to be speaking of Church next year with those seeking God RCIA now when we just had the Easter in their life. Be a disciple and help some- Vigil. I would like to encourage you to one make that decision. think of someone who may benefit from
Page 3 Part of the prepara on for First Holy in the Church, discussing the im- Passionist Nuns at the Passionist Communion for our 2nd grade students portance of Christ’s presence in the Monastery in Erlanger, KY. Then is the Jesus Retreat. Our students come Tabernacle, he helps them prac ce for they make Lenten Bread, also with a parent to Brodnick Hall on a First Holy Communion, and tells them known as pretzels. The pretzel is Sunday a ernoon, to prepare for this about Saint Tarcisius. curved like the loving arms of special sacrament. They learn about where our Host is Jesus, wrapping us up in his love. Deacon Tom Nolan speaks with them made, and see the video of the
Jesus Retreat To show our love and support of all members of March 11 our Parish, the students decorate quilt squares for compassion quilts.
The students paint ceramic crosses, which we display in the Church for their First Holy Communion.
Page 5 Registra on Informa on for PSR Classes By Carol Lense, Director of Religious Educa on
We are currently taking registra ons for the 2018-2019 PSR school year. Registra on forms are available in the parish office, school office and online. Classes are in St. Timothy Catholic School, and it is going to be another great year, filled with great family faith enriching ac vi es. Sacrament Prepara on Programs First Reconcilia on & First Holy Communion – 2nd Grade year * Students in public schools must have a ended a previous year of religious educa on, and be enrolled in Religious Educa on through the 2nd grade year. * Catholic based homeschool and Catholic school students register in the PSR program in their 2nd grade year and a end retreats and prac ce dates. The Sacrament of Reconcilia on is celebrated in December. The Sacrament of First Holy Communion is celebrated in April. Confirma on – 8th Grade year * Students in public schools must have at least one year of religious educa on prior to the year of Confirma on. * Catholic school & Catholic based homeschool students must register in PSR program for the Confirma on year. * All students, public school, Catholic homeschool, and Catholic School, a end PSR classes at St. Timothy through the Confirma on year. They must a end all required classes, retreats, and ac vi es during the year and complete hours of service. The Sacrament of Confirma on is celebrated in late January or early February. Religious Educa on Classes for the 3rd through 6th grade Once your child has celebrated the 2nd grade sacraments, there is s ll much more to learn about their faith before their next big sacrament prepara on begins in the 7th grade for confirma on in 8th grade. From the connec on of all Catholic churches, how the Ten Commandments guide our lives, connec ng to Jesus with the Sacraments and learn- ing about God’s plan for us through the Old Testament. The Parish Educa on Program also helps keep your child connected to the Parish Family, involved in Mass and celebra ng the Sacraments.
The registra on form for PSR is available on the St. Timothy Website, in the Parish Office, and in the School Office. In choosing a class me, we offer Sunday mornings at 8 am and 10 am, and Wednesday night at 6 pm. All classes are an hour and 15 minutes. Our Program offers a flexibility that other extracurricular ac vi es cannot. If your child cannot make their regularly scheduled class, they can a end another class in that same week. We are also willing to switch class mes through the year if your child’s fall ac vity schedule varies from the spring schedule. We would rather be accommoda ng and keep your child connected. Please contact Carol Lense if you have any ques ons at clense@saint‐ mothy.org.
Catechist - Responsible for instruc on and conduc ng classes throughout the school year. Lesson plans, includ- ing ac vi es are provided to create a framework and guide for teaching. * Free tui on in all religious educa on programs Liturgical Minister – Leading the Liturgy of the Word for the 1st – 4th graders who choose to join the children’s liturgy during the 9:30 and 11:30 Mass mes. Children return to Mass for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. * Free tui on in all religious educa on programs Live your Faith and share your Faith The Parish School Religion program is designed as a companion to Mass. Our Catholic Faith is rich in tradi on and draws us together as a community, but if you are not celebra ng the Sacrament of the Eucharist weekly, you are missing that main ingredient, the glue that keeps it all together. Come to Mass and fill yourself up every week with God’s love.Page 4 My First Year of Priesthood By Fr. Ross Kelsch
On April 22 we celebrated the World Day of Voca ons, But I wouldn’t have it any other way. and it was a perfect me for me to reflect on my first year I have celebrated with you many of my “firsts” – and of priesthood, and my first year of ministry at Saint con nue to grow in my priesthood. Timothy. Priesthood is not easy. But priesthood is fulfilling and I was ordained on May 19, 2017, and honestly that was rewarding and life giving. I am very happy that I am a day of many surprises and graces. It poured down rain assigned with Father Bolte (who celebrates his 35th anni- all day that day… I suppose that, if its versary this year). His pastoral zeal anything like a wedding, rain on your and leadership con nue to help form wedding ordina on day means God is me and inspire me. Our rela onship smiling. and friendship is a grace from God. Priesthood is not like any other job. It Priesthood is joyous. It is joyous shares some common characteris cs, but because God calls people to serve him it is very different. One of the main differ- and his people. And God promises that ences is how we get placed for our he will always supply the graces need- assignments. I did not apply for any ed to do what he asks of his children. parish assignment, nor were any open- My priesthood is fulfilling because of ings posted. I remember very clearly the the people that I serve. My priesthood day that I was called in to see the Bishop is for you, our parishioners. My broth- to receive my first assignment. Of course, ers and sisters. You make priesthood I was nervous. Of course, I had in my work living. mind my preferred placement (and Thank you for making me a part of perhaps the places I didn’t want to go!). our parish family and allowing me to I thought for sure that I knew where I was journey with you as we grow together going. Well, I was wrong (I normally am). in holiness and love of God and each When Bishop Foys told me that my first other. I look forward with eager an ci- assignment would be at Saint Timothy in Union, I was pa on to my next year of priestly ministry and I humbly surprised. I thought he was kidding. He wasn’t. And I am ask for your con nued love, care, support and prayers. I glad that he wasn’t joking. truly love being at Saint Timothy! My first year of priesthood, and my first year here at Have you thought of how you can create a culture of Saint Timothy have been a year of surprises and great voca ons around you? How can we help the young men joys. Honestly, I could have never imagined in my wildest and women in our parish realize that God is calling them dreams how awesome and fulfilling priesthood would be, to more? We need priests, deacons, and men and women how rewarding it would be to serve the people of God – religious from our parish! If you know someone that is to serve you, the people of Saint Timothy. thinking about a voca on, or know someone who would Sure, in Seminary they tried to prepare us for the reali- make an excellent priest, sister, or brother – please let me es of priesthood, but nothing can really prepare you to know! I know that they are out there… I’d love to talk to truly live out your voca on. I presume it’s like a married them! couple can’t know what it is like to be married to the love Love and prayers to all of our parish family! of their life un l they are actually married. Nothing can really prepare you fully for your voca on. Married, or clerical. God really did smile on me on my ordina on day. He sent me to serve here. And what a year it has been! My first week here was a blur, I got thrown right into VBS, and from there the momentum never slowed down. We opened a beau ful new school building and welcomed over 100 new students to our campus. And I’ve been able to connect with all of our “younger parishioners” in our preschool, kindergarten, grade school and PSR program. And now, as I finish my first year, it too has been a blur. Working With Our Vets By Bill Anderson
St. Tim’s SVdP is very thankful for our generous parish- One of our Veteran Rep’s notable successes was with ioners: all those who donate monthly, those who share a veteran who was living in a pop-up camper with his dog anonymously and especially those who give what they and was ignoring gangrene in his foot. His rep was able to can, when they can. Also dear to our hearts, are those who intercede and influence him to address his medical provide food, bicycles and household items, etc. Each of needs, take his diabetes medicine and maintain a proper you allow us to be the face of Christ and serve the poor in diet. DAV was ul mately able to procure increased bene- soooo many wonderful ways!!! Thank you one and all!!! fits, find him senior care housing, follow his progress at Although the success of our families has much more to least weekly, encourage him and keep him on his do with the character of our clients and the grace of God, program, through thick and thin, for over two years, un l than to our efforts, we do take pride and experience a his passing. sense of exhilara on when the folks we work with are We were able to intercede collec vely for a veteran successful. That exhilara on is doubled when we work and his three teenage daughters who was working part with a veteran and have the opportunity, even in a small me, unable to pay his rent and had to contend with his way, to help repay them for their dedicated service. wife’s drug addic on and subsequent imprisonment. We We are blessed at St. Timothy’s Parish to have a DAV were able to jus fy a Butler Grant to help bridge the gap (Disabled American Veteran’s) advocate, which allows us for several months, provide food and clothing vouchers to partner in our response to veterans and insure they are and offer job, emo onal and social service support. He ge ng all the benefits they have earned and then com- was able obtain a good paying full- me job, catch up on bine the resources of the many veteran organiza ons, St. rent and support his beau ful li le family without further Vincent de Paul and other local agencies to provide as assistance, jus fying our faith in him. complete an assistance package as prac cal. All told over the last 2 years we were able to jointly Some mes the veteran’s advocate will bring the assist more than 10 veterans with services such as: food, veteran to us, some mes they are referred to us by other housing, increased benefits (veteran, federal, state and conferences and some mes we encounter vets when they local assistance), career counselling, medical assistance, place a call with SVDP. However, they receive the same furniture, clothing and car repairs among others. We take TLC no ma er how we meet them. We determine their pride in our vets and appreciate the opportunity to help current needs, whether it be health, employment, rent, repay them for their courageous service in their me of u li es, food or transporta on. Then, our DAV advocate need. evaluates how disabled they are versus the veteran’s Has the Holy Spirit been Poor Box for benefits they are currently receiving and he goes to work urging you reach out to SVDP donaƟons to close the gap between what they are receiving and others? Does the idea of what their current condi on warrants. Then we evaluate visi ng our families in their In Gathering Space their short and long term needs and engage all our homes and providing spiritual, resources to provide the package of benefits required. material and empathe c One veteran was receiving full disability, but was lead support appeal to you? to believe he couldn’t also receive Social Security Benefits. Perhaps you prefer to assist in Obtaining social security benefits allowed him to pay off the Food Pantry? We would his debts and live comfortably in his exis ng residence. We welcome the opportunity to were able to provide food and social service support un l introduce you to our Vincen- his addi onal benefits kicked in and he was able to inde- an ministry and guide you pendently manage his finances. through the introductory We assisted a female vet who had encountered health process. Contact Bill Anderson problems and fell behind on her rent. We also discovered at 412-295-3441 for more her car needed repairs which she couldn’t afford. Our DAV informa on. rep, in conjunc on with his son who is an auto repair manager, made the needed repairs to her vehicle. SVDP CONTACT: helped with rent and food and L’Oreal allowed her to retain her posi on as a lead technician and she was able to Bill Anderson con nue to support her family as she had in the past. 412‐295‐3441 St. Timothy Responds with Generosity During Lent Once again, the generosity of people in our parish bless many in our community. St. Tim’s collected over 10,000 lbs of food during lent, a record for us. We were able to share your food dona ons with those in need at City Heights and those families served through our St. Vincent de Paul Society and Go Pantry. We touched the hearts of many people in our community by showing them God’s love and compassion. Many folks gathered on Good Friday morning to pack boxes for Go Pantry. It is inspiring to see so many families start their Good Friday in service to others. Here are a few pictures….
Family Promise By Parishioner Gina Brown Our family had the pleasure of volunteering at Family Promise last month. It began with my husband and our 9- year-old son ge ng all of the ingredients and making dinner at the old St. Agnes convent. The rest of our family, myself, and our other children (ages 12, 10, 5 and 1) joined them closer to dinner me. It was wonderful to get to know and spend some me with people in our community whom we may not otherwise have the chance to meet. Our children played together, we ate together, and we cleaned up a er dinner together. It was especially neat during the season of Lent to act as Christ’s hands and feet in such a role within our community. It was a bonus when another St. Timothy parishioner showed up early for her overnight shi and joined us for dinner. She was someone we had seen across the Church for years, but had never spoken to! Our family really enjoyed our me spent together serving and ge ng to know others. We plan to serve at Family Promise again next month. I encourage all families to take their meal prep over to St. Agnes’s and open their hearts up to our brothers and sisters in Christ.
We have many volunteers that make things run smoothly when we care for our neighbors who are homeless. We are always looking for more people to help out with this ministry. Showing God’s compassion to others who are experiencing homelessness is an amazing opportunity. We need volunteers to help drive the families (in a Family Promise van), prepare and serve dinners (a great family ac vity), visit with the families and spend the night at St. Agnes where we actually host. We are blessed to have St. Agnes allow us to use the old convent to “host” the families. The families are all screened for drugs and criminal backgrounds. The safety of the volunteers is always a priority. We are serving April 29-May 5 and again from July 15-July 21. Please contact Katy in the office if you are interested at ksullivan@saint‐ mothy.org. Mission Week 2018 Who We Serve: The poor people of Appalachia Where We Serve: The Piarist Catholic School of Hagerhill, KY and surrounding community How We Serve: Light construction work, painting, general maintenance, serving meals to those in need, work with children Dates: June 10‐15, 2018 Who Can A end: Anyone 8th grade and older Cost: $200/per person Contact: Email Katy at ksullivan@saint‐timothy.org or Paul at pdierig@saint‐timothy.org
“Christ has no body here on earth but yours. No hands, no feet on earth but yours. Yours are the eyes through which he looks compassion on this world. Yours are the feet which he walks to do good. Yours are the hands through which he blesses all the world.” ‐St Theresa of Avila
Appalachia today stands for poverty, isola on and despair. It is a land in crisis. As a response to this situa on, on March 2, 1988, Pope John Paul II established Lexington, Kentucky as a new diocese. The diocese is made up of 50 coun es. It contains 1.4 million people of which 40,000 are Roman Catholic. There are 70 parishes and missions and 64 ac ve diocesan and religious priests. In Eastern Kentucky, the Mountain Missions contain 30 coun es, an area the size of Rhode Island, Delaware, Connec cut and New Jersey. Some 750,000 people call this land their home. There is an average of about one Catholic family for every 400 people. The most economically depressed of America’s poor now reside in this dio- cese. The challenges are monumental and material resources are minimal. There is no money to purchase land in coun es in which there are neither priests nor churches; no money to build or expand mission sta ons or schools to answer the calls of the people who are searching for a fuller life. One of the poorest areas in modern America calls out to the Church for help, and it would be a great tragedy of unbelievable propor ons if we have to say, “No, we have no way to help.” The Dinner Dance was a huge success and an evening filled with fun games, dancing, bidding wars, diamond earring suspense, laughter and great memories. All our expenses have been paid and we made an outstanding NET profit of $20,800. We had an The Results incredible amount of dona ons provided from our amazing parishioners. Some of you picked up a tag a er Mass for item(s) needed for a themed basket, some donated items from home, wine or gi cards! All of these dona ons are a major factor in the success of this event! Thank you to everyone who donated! If we missed somebody in the list below, please know that it was not inten onal! It was impossible to know who donated every item as so many of them would just arrive in the Parish Office, so THANK YOU everyone! Thank you to our decora ng team for another beau fully decorated evening, you thought of all the details and transformed the hall into the perfect Camelot se ng. Thank you to everyone who helped prepare the weeks, days and hours leading up to the Dinner Dance, the Bartending team who did a phenomenal job keeping up with over 220 guests and to everyone who a ended! Thank you to Donna Wilmhoff and her team for a deliciously catered meal! A huge thank you to Ron Bass & Sco Schlegel, our funny, wi y, comical, singing and well dressed emcees for the evening, you did a great job.
St. Timothy Parish Groups American Heritage Girls, Boy Scouts Troop #702, Challenge Girls, Cub Scouts Troop #702, Familia, Knights of Columbus, St. Timothy Catholic School, St. Timothy MOPS, St. Timothy Preschool, RCIA, Youth Group
Parishioners Ron & Julie Bass, Aaron & Maureen Bickford, Cliff & Rose Black, Jessica Black, Brian & Lori Bold, Danielle Brock, Miriam Burkart, Jennifer Casson, Phil & Beverly Eha, Doug Eiffert, Lynn Ernst, Tom Ferguson, Julie Froelicher, Gerry Glen, Faye Gosney, Rick & Carol Harvey, Dick & Rosalie Hentz, William & Sue Hinkle, Marla Humphrey, Be y Kasprowicz, Chris & Jenna Kemper, Bri aney King, Donna King, Julie McCormack, Ma & Gina Murray, Harold & Donna Nalley, Steve & Michelle O’Hara, Marlene Pleiman, Sharon Ryan, Nathan & Stacy Re g, Gene Schadler, Mike & Ashleigh Schneider, Jerry & Betsy Shroat, Julie Shupe, Nancy Seeger, Martha Scorch, Sco & Sara Schlegel, Donna Wilmhoff
Local Businesses Allie’s Walkabout, Almost Home Pet Resort Inc., Ave Maria Books & Gi s, Baker Hunt Art & Cultural, Bella Dance, Boone County Golf, Chas Seligman Distribu on Co., Cincinna Bengals, Cincinna Reds, Cincinna Zoo, Comfort Den stry, Decker’s Carpet Cleaning, Elk Creek Winery, FC Cincinna , Five Seasons Sports Club, Florence Freedom, Goodlife Fitness, KA Hugs, Kids on Stage, KONA Ice, Krohn Conservatory, Le y’s Barbershop, Life is Captured Photography, Marrio Cincinna Rivercenter, McDonalds, Middendorf Animal Hospital, Momma Middie’s Crea ve Classes, Newport Aquarium, NKY Speech & Language Services, Oriental Wok, Pepsi Co., Perfect North Slopes, Playhouse in the Park, Riverbend Music Center, River's Edge Po ery Studio, Ruthanne Miller Piano Lessons, Signara- ma, Sports of All Sorts, St. Henry Catholic High School, Swinford Jewelers, Turner Den stry, University of Cincinna , Willis Music, Xavier University
Let’s talk about Fish Frydays!!!! Our six Fish Frydays were a HUGE success!! This year we made a NET profit of just over $20,000. Our Fish Frys bring our Parish community together and also invites our community neighbors into our Parish! We had 3 music filled Fish Frys where our preschoolers sang their hearts out with songs they had been working so hard on leading up to their big night (thank you Miss Rachel)! We had so many volunteers, too many to count, but roughly 100 volunteers each Fish Fryday from our order takers, food servers, bartenders, fryers, cashiers, drive thru and meal assembly, runners, kitchen help, clean up Results crew and the list goes on! In addi on to the 100 volunteers needed on the actual Fish Fryday, we have close to 40 volunteers working throughout the week picking up supplies and groceries, making and prepping the fish, mac n cheese, baked potatoes, salad, coleslaw, etc. It is incredible to feel the Parish come togeth- er to serve over 1000 meals on Fish Frydays in just 3 hours (it’s pre y closely split down the middle between drive thru and our dine in guests)!!! This year, on our busiest night we served 1260 meals. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their me, some of you countless hours! We are very blessed to have such dedicated parishioners who care about our church and community. Finding Faith Through Scou ng
Scou ng is an important youth ministry at our Parish. On March 11 some of our scouts from the American Heritage Girls and Boy Scouts received awards at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assump on. Dr. Mark Deis was recognized for his outstanding work in bringing our faith to the Boy Scouts at St. Timothy Parish. The following religious scou ng awards were presented.
Award Recipient Group The God is Love Medal Sarah Hinkle St. Timothy American Heritage Girls I Live My Faith Medal Stefany Nix St. Timothy American Heritage Girls Light of Christ Emblem Henry Donaldson St. Timothy Boy Scout Pack 702 Light of Christ Emblem Gabriel Fulmer St. Timothy Boy Scout Pack 702 Light of Christ Emblem Liam McCormack St. Timothy Boy Scout Pack 702 Light of Christ Emblem Landry Page St. Timothy Boy Scout Pack 702 Light of Christ Emblem Charles Ray St. Timothy Boy Scout Pack 702 The Parvuli Dei Emblem Timothy Daugherty St. Timothy Boy Scout Pack 702 The Parvuli Dei Emblem Christopher Fulmer St. Timothy Boy Scout Pack 702 The Parvuli Dei Emblem Xavier Moorman St. Timothy Boy Scout Pack 702 The Parvuli Dei Emblem Isaac Stricker St. Timothy Boy Scout Pack 702 Bronze Pelican Emblem Mark Deis, Adult Leader St. Timothy Boy Scout Pack 702
Diocese of Covington, Catholic Commi ee on Scou ng, Mr. Rick Hayden, Chair, St. Timothy, [email protected]
News from St. Henry District High School… By Leah Hext, SHDHS Junior Spiritual Center lead us through the day, and priests, religious sisters, and Bishop Foys joined us as we learned You can feel the anticipation rising at St. Henry as about our vocations. In the morning, we listened to differ- we’re in our final stretch of the school year before ent speakers as they told us their stories of discerning their summer! Although we’re getting closer to summer, the personal vocations. Bishop Foys led Mass at the end of weather doesn’t show it. Many of our sports teams have the day. The day brought us together and created a greater been off to slow starts with snow and rain canceling understanding of our faith. events. However, our track and field teams competed in the Diocesan Meet at the end of March, and both teams claimed 1st place victories! We had another Crusader victory in Governor’s Cup when our Future Problem Solvers Team won 4th place. On March 16th, many of our students came together for Dance Cru, which is a fundraiser held at St. Henry for the Dragonfly Foundation, a local nonprofit organization that helps families with children diagnosed with cancer. At the fundraiser, we played dodgeball, had a cakewalk, made bracelets for cancer patients, danced, and listened to a mother and her daughter talk about their journey through her cancer diagnosis and treatment. The night was a huge success, and we raised $2,026 for the Dragonfly Foundation! The excitement continued into the next week when we had Vocations Day. We had members from the Jesuit Cordially Invites You to: 2018 Annual Banquet
5:30pm Reception & Thursday, May 17, 2018 Registration Receptions Hall 6:30pm Buffet Dinner Erlanger KY & Program
Invocation: Father Nick Rottman Immaculate Heart of Mary Pastor Guest Speaker: Kirk Walden Kirk Walden has more than 30 years of experience in the pro-life arena. His efforts span from political campaigns and public policy to his current work with hundreds of crisis pregnancy ministries across the United States. Care Net is honored to host Kirk as he shares his passion for life.
The opportunity to join Care Net ‘s life saving mission through financial giving will be extended
Dinner is provided by generous supporters of Care Net
“but you must defend those who are helpless and have no hope.” Proverbs 31 Mothers Day to Fathers Day May 13th - June 17th
Don’t forget to pick up your baby bottle for the
Annual Baby Bottle Campaign
Your spare change will help Care Net Pregnancy Services minister to women and men who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy.
Please fill your bottle with change, cash and/or checks and return to your church representative
For more information, donate by credit card or volunteer, visit www.choselifenky.org or call (859) 431-9178.
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. Proverbs 31:8 St. Timothy Vacation Bible School
2018 Children of all ages should join in the fun at Vacation Bible School!
Dates: Monday June 4th through Thursday June 7th at St. Timothy School Friday June 8th is Family Night - Mass starts at 6 pm with a cookout and games to follow in Brodnick Hall Time: 6:00pm ~ 8:15pm Fee: $25 for first child, $20 each subsequent child Includes T-shirts for all and 1 CD per family; $65 family max
Registration Deadline: May 31st. After the registration deadline, an extra $5 per child will be charged. Please be considerate and register early. Children will be grouped by age. We will try to honor grouping requests made by the registration deadline.
Questions? Please contact Carol Lense at 384-1100 ext. 1509 or [email protected] If your child has allergies or special needs, or you are interested in child care for younger students please call in advance so we can plan appropriately to meet their needs.
Children’s Vacation Bible School Registration
Parent’s name ______email ______
Cell phone ______Emergency Contact ______
Note: T-shirts will be worn over the clothes they come in. Please order accordingly.
Child’s name: ______Age______Grade* ______
T-shirt size: XS(2-4) S(6-8) M(10-12) L(14-16) XL(16-18)
Child’s name: ______Age______Grade* ______T-shirt size: XS(2-4) S(6-8) M(10-12) L(14-16) XL(16-18)
Child’s name: ______Age______Grade* ______T-shirt size: XS(2-4) S(6-8) M(10-12) L(14-16) XL(16-18)
*please give us the grade they are going into. Please list any friend requests under your child’s name, so they are with their friends. VBS Registration fee must be paid with this form.
Vacation Bible School Volunteer Form
We are inviting all Youth 11 and up & VIRTUS trained adults to volunteer for Vacation Bible School. If you are interested in leading, learning, and crafting with children ages 4-10, please return the following information to St. Timothy Parish. Age: Are you: 11-18 _____ 19+ _____
Please number your 1st and 2nd choices: ______Group Leader* ______Group Assistant _____Crafts ______Music ______Snack _____Games ______Child Care ______Friday Party Helper
Please check here if you would like to be in one of the skits ______We will be rotating staff through the skits, so please choose other options as well.
Childcare can be provided for volunteers and Adult VBS participants.
Child care needed for______children Ages______
Volunteer Name: ______Phone # ______T-shirt size (adult) S M L XL XXL XXXL
Volunteer Name:______Phone # ______T-shirt size (adult) S M L XL XXL XXXL
Adult Vacation Bible School Come Celebrate our Family and our Faith!
Dates: Monday, June 4th through Thursday June 7th
Time: Refreshments at 6:00pm, Presentations begin at 6:30pm
Place: Parish Center 3/4
All are invited to join the children for closing songs in church after the presentation
Registration preferred, but not required. Each night will stand alone so join us for any that you can! More information on topics and Presenters available on the parish website.
Name (s): ______Phone # ______
You are invited to a Capture Memories for a Lifetime
Each family will receive a Be a part of our family complimentary photography program 8x10 photograph We will partner with Lifetouch for professional for participating photography that will connect our families and preserve your timeless memories.
Treasured keepsakes More information coming soon about scheduling your photography session.
Convenient Lifetouch will photograph at our location. In your one-hour session you will: • Be professionally photographed • Immediately view your photographs • Have an opportunity to purchase photography gifts
Photographs will be taken at St. Timothy: Exclusive products for your o June 19-23 o June 26-30 cherished memories o July 10-14
Products may vary 300-01597 rev 5/17 th Annual St. Timothy’s 17 Golf Tournament Saturday August 18th - 1:30 PM Shotgun Start Boone Links Golf Course
FORMAT: Four Person Scramble - Registration at 12:30
AWARDS: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Prizes Hole-In-One Prize - Set of Calloway Irons Putting Contest for a Chance to win a 6’ Sub from Sub Station II Long Drive & Closest to the Pin ADD ONS: Skins, Pot-Of-Gold, Split the Pot & More COST: $85.00 /Player or $320.00 for a Foursome HOLE SPONSOR: $100 (Other Sponsorships available - contact T.J. Mueller)
Comp nner After lim Steak Di Sponsored By The St. Timothy T entary t!! ickets for Drin The Tournamen you k Knights Of Columbus r use!
Registration Form: Clip & Mail To T.J. Mueller at the Address Below or Register Online at www.sttimothygolfouting.com CAPTAIN:______TEAM MEMBER 1______ADDRESS:______TEAM MEMBER 2______CITY:______STATE:______TEAM MEMBER 3______
PHONE:______E-MAIL:______Make Checks Payable to: St. Timothy Knights of Columbus St. Timothy Knights of Columbus THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! C/O T.J. Mueller Net proceeds benefit the ongoing charitable activities of the 7926 Driftwood Dr. St. Timothy Knights of Columbus. At least 25% Will be Florence, KY 41042 used to fund our $10,000 donation to St. Timothy School. 513-477-1931 [email protected]
St. Timothy Parish P.O. Box 120 Union, KY 41091-0120 (859) 384-1100 www.saint‐ mothy.org